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Paella catering in SW7
We cook at events in every part of the SW7 postcode district, including Kensington, Brompton and South Kensington. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.
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Where we cater in SW7
Events we cater in SW7
- Live paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Wedding paella catering
- See all our catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: fill in our quote form.
About paella catering in SW7
A couple of different pans covers everyone: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Every pan is cooked on its own, so diets are easy to manage. Popular choices include seafood paella, vegan paella and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for anniversary celebrations and company summer parties.
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
What it costs in SW7
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or SW7 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Local landmarks in Kensington
In Kensington, that can mean a party near Church of St Barnabas, Kensington School and St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School, among other places. You’ll also find Holland Park (under half a mile north-west), Holland Park School (within half a mile north), Scarsdale Tavern (within half a mile south-east) and Abdus Salam Library (1 mile east). Kensington has its own railway station: Kensington Olympia station. A little further out are Ladbroke Estate (0.9 miles north) and St Mary Abbot's Hospital (0.5 miles east). For a walk before or after the party, there’s WWT London Wetland Centre and The Long Water.
Catering events across SW7
From Kensington, Brompton and South Kensington to 0 villages and hamlets, events across SW7 range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella works in all of them. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Kensington: Historic houses near Kensington include Leighton House (under half a mile south) and Sambourne House (within half a mile east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Holland Park? Public parks normally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. Evenings in Kensington stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
The menu, dish by dish
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, rather than seafood. It is often the most popular pan at an event.
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan.
Why live paella works
People book live paella because it’s food and entertainment at once. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Milestone birthday parties
What affects the price in SW7
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Parking and unloading
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- The number of people
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Which courses you have in mind
- Expected numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Tell us what else is being served
- Send allergies to us in writing
A short rest after cooking helps, and that’s when we invite guests up.
We can add sangria and bar staff to serve drinks you provide.
Common questions in SW7
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
What happens with live paella?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff